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Vehicle rear structure

US7641245B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 1, 2007
Grant dateJan 5, 2010
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R2019/505
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle rear structure is provided. The structure includes: a bumper reinforcement disposed such that the length direction thereof extends along a vehicle width direction; a bumper cover provided at a vehicle rear side of the bumper reinforcement; a reflector provided on the bumper cover such that a functional reflecting portion thereof is disposed directed towards the bumper reinforcement; and a reflector protecting member provided in the bumper reinforcement, including a bumper cover abutting portion that abuts the bumper cover during a vehicle rear collision, and a reflector accommodating portion capable of accommodating the reflector with a space when the bumper cover abuts the bumper cover abutting portion.

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